Band-backed Wren vs Southern Nightingale-wren
Campylorhynchus zonatus compared with Microcerculus marginatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Band-backed Wren | Southern Nightingale-wren |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campylorhynchus zonatus | Microcerculus marginatus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troglodytidae | Troglodytidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.7 cm (6.2 in) | 11.7 cm (4.6 in) |
| Weight | 30.32 g (1.07 oz) | 18.8 g (0.66 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Band-backed Wren
Least Concern
Southern Nightingale-wren
About These Birds
Band-backed Wren
The Band-backed Wren is a large wren found in humid forests and forest edges from Mexico through Central America to northwestern South America, belonging to the family Troglodytidae. Weighing about 30.3g with a wingspan of 15.7cm, it has boldly barred upperparts and lives in noisy social groups. It forages actively through dense vegetation for insects and small invertebrates.